Summary: Business Central is Microsoft's ERP for small and midsize businesses. Here's what it offers and who it suits.
Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud ERP covering finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, projects and more, with tight Microsoft 365 integration.
Strengths
- Familiar Microsoft experience and Outlook/Excel/Teams integration
- Strong financial management
- Extensible with AL extensions and AppSource apps
- Power Platform for apps, automation and BI
Who it suits
- Growing businesses moving from QuickBooks or spreadsheets
- Companies already invested in Microsoft 365
- Organizations moving from Dynamics GP or NAV
Considerations
- Licensing is per user; review plans carefully
- Complex manufacturing may need add-ons
FAQs
Can we migrate from Dynamics GP?
Yes, migration tools and services are available.
Does it integrate with ecommerce?
Yes, with Shopify and other platforms via connectors.
Can it be customized?
Yes, through AL extensions without modifying base code.
